SESSIONS' PROGRAM


Friday July 3, 1998

Session 1. SIVYLLA
chair: Deb Hughes Hallet
Session 2. DAMO
chair:Johan Engelbrecht
Session 3. THEANO
chair: Karen Thrash
Session 4. DIDO
chair: Ignatis Vakalis
Session 5. FIVI
chair: Doug Quinney
09:30 - 09:50 Robert Nocker (Austria) The Austrian TI-92 Project: Observation Windows Christopher Barling (Australia) Managing Change with New Technologies: An Evolving Mathematics Program for Scientists and Engineers Gary Davis, Arthur Jones, Catherine Pearn (UK/Australia) Sensitive Dependence on Initial Conditions: Concept Image vs. Concept Definition Israel Kleiner (Canada) Abstract Algebra: A Problems-Centered and Historically Focused Approach Marian Kemp, Barry Kissane, Jen Bradley (Australia) Learning Undergraduate Statistics: The Role of the Graphics Calculator
09:50 - 10:10 Lester Coyle, Lawrence Moore, David Smith (USA) Web-Based Learning Materials: Design, Usage, and Resources Mirek Majewski (Papua-New Guinea) Scientific Notebook: An Interactive Approach in Teaching Mathematics Rudolf Taschner (Austria) Constructive Mathematics for Beginners Elena Nardi (UK) Mapping Out the First-Year Mathematics Undergraduate's Difficulties with Abstraction in Advanced Mathematical Thinking: Findings from a Cross-Topical Study Marsha Paulus Nicol, Patrick Shields (USA) Can Calculator Usage Enhance Mathematical Understanding, Thereby Enhancing Physical Understanding?
10:10 - 10:30 Hans-Wolfgang Henn (Germany) Pilot Project Mobile Classroom Fernando Toledo-Montiel (Chile) Biological Kinetic Transport Models Hamutal David, Nitsa Movshovitz-Hadar (Israel) The Effect of Quantifiers on Reading Comprehension of Mathematical Texts Sisko Repo (Finland) Constructing Advanced Mathematical Concepts in Computer Environments Onno van Herwaarden (Netherlands) Teaching Mathematics for Agricultural and Environmental Studies: The Use of Mathematical Applications
10:30 - 10:50 Freyr Thorarinsson (Iceland) Integrated Use of Webpages, Spreadsheets and Textbooks to Create an Interactive Learning Environment in Higher Mathematics Stelios Kapranidis (USA) A Mathematics Based Calculus III Course and its Effects on Calculus Based Physics Courses Jurie Conradie, John Frith (South Africa) Island Algebra (Algebra for Teachers) Emmanuel Lazaridis, Harold Lehmann (USA) WeBBRS--A Web-Based Bayesian Reasoning System for Interactive Learning (#110/1.54)
10:50 - 11:10 Gene Klotz (Math Forum) (USA)  Interacting with Students via the World Wide Web Matthias Kawski (USA) Space-Age Projects for an Integrated Vector Calculus Yasar Ersoy (Turkey) Introduction and Implementation of Information Technologies in Pre-Service Education of Mathematics Teachers in Turkey Sheila Tobias (USA), Math Anxiety: An Update.
Session 1. SIVYLLA
chair: Wolfgang Henn
Session 2. DAMO
chair: Joe Trash
Session 3. THEANO
chair: Jane Baldwin
Poster Session I.
chair: Deb Hughes Hallet & Ignatis Vakalis
14:30 - 14:50 Dan Fendel, Diane Resek (USA) A Case for Teaching Exploration William Bauldry, Richard Vitray (USA) From Discrete to Continuous: A New Calculus Curriculum Megakalis Sotiropoulos (Greece) Teaching of Concepts Using Mathematical Structures and their Computer Realization B.Bansenauer, J. Clay, A. Smith, LAB-based Calculus Reform at the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. M.Barry, J.S.Williams, The "Test and Learn" Server. S.Brown, J.Bergman, Show Me the Mathematics. F.Bubenik, Computer Algebra Systems in Mathematical Subjects. V.Dagdilelis, M. Satratzemi Post's Machine Picoworld as a Bridge Between Programming and Mathematics: Didactic Considerations. M.Diamantis, M.Hartog, Results from a Mathematics "Laboratory" Component to a Mathematics Content Course for Prospective Elementary/Middle School Teachers. J.J.Edgell, A Geometric Model for Cognitively Understanding xm/n. M.Ehrlich, Teaching Undergraduates with Math Manipulatives. T.M.Gagen, Some Experiences with Distance Education in Mathematics at the University of Sydney.  J.Hirst, H.Hirst, Technology in Undergraduate Pure Mathematics Courses. A.Balas, Assessment of Pedagogical Reform and Curriculum Transformation in College Algebra. P.Kent, P.Ramsden, Trajectories for Learning: Mathematica for a Dynamics Course. L.Kinnunen, T.Terho, M.Pesonen, Promoting the Pre-Service Math Teachers' Identification to the Profession Within Their Undergraduate Mathematics Subject Studies. M.Majewski, Exploring 3D Mathematical Objects with Maple V and POV-Ray. M.McConnell, Innovative Teaching Strategies: Using Writing Assignments in Teaching Mathematics. B.Pollack-Johnson, A.Borchardt, The Use of Student-Generated Projects to Teach Mathematics. D.A.Quinney, ODEArchitect. B.Ramirez, J.Quintana, Using CBL-Technology to Improve Science Education in Puerto Rico. M.Rosenzweig, Organizing Effectively for Cooperative Learning. A.Samson, R.Jackson, J.Callender, Teaching Mathematics and Statistics Using Computer Algebra Packages. E.Schuster, Playing and Experimenting in Teaching Mathematics. V.Spiliotopoulou, University Students' Models of Two Geometrical Problems. L.Wood, Advanced Mathematical Discourse
14:50 - 15:10 Ivan Cnop (Belgium) A Uniform Computer-Supported Approach to Analysis: Process, Concept and Proofs Andrew Balas, Brian Bansesauer, Jeffrey Clay, Alex Smith (USA) Assessing Calculus Reform at University of Winsconsin - eau Claire Heather Ainsley, Claude Ghaoui (UK) An Investigation into the Use of WWW Technology for Modeling the Conceptual Structure of Mathematical Learning Material
15:10 - 15:30 Francisco Botana, Jose Valcarce (Spain) On Proof in Some Dynamic Geometry Systems P. Vlachos, Thanasis Kehagias (Greece) Mathematics Reform and Introduction of Computer Aided Instruction in an International Liberal Arts College Marie-Claude Duban, Ghislane Joly-Blanchard, Nicolas  Salzmann (France) Teaching Mathematics with Electronic Teaching Supports
15:30 - 15:50 Darko Veljan (Croatia) A Course in Elementary Mathematics for Math-Major Students Martine Cleve (Belgium) The Use of the Graphing Calculator in Calculus Applied to Economics Eugeny Smirnov, Vladimir Afanasiev, Valeri Gusev (Russia) Visual Methods of Teaching Applying to Mathematics
15:50 - 16:10 Nitsa Movshovitz-Hadar (Israel) Transparent Pseudo-Proofs--A Bridge to Formal Proofs A. Louis Abrahamson (USA) An Overview of Teaching and Learning Research with Classroom Communication Systems (CCSs)


Saturday July 4, 1998

Session 1. SIVYLLA
chair: Bill McCallum
Session 2. DAMO
chair: Florence Gordon
Session 3. THEANO
chair: Shelly Gordon
Session 4. DIDO
chair: Pat Cretchley
Session 5. FIVI
chair: Johann Engelbrecht
09:30 - 09:50 Desmond Fearnley-Sander (Australia) Mathematics for Computer Science--and Conversely Helmut Heugl (Austria) The Module Principle in Trigonometry Karen Thrash (USA) Preparing Students for Calculus--Precalculus from the Consortium Based at Harvard University Michael McCabe (UK) Strategies for Computer Assisted Assessment in Mathematics Ruth Hubbard (Australia) Why Do Students Attend Lectures and What Do They Learn?
09:50 - 10:10 Ladnor Geissinger (USA) Mathwright Library: Interactive Math Workbooks on the Web P. Doyle, R.S. Ferguson, D. Sprevak (UK) Using Microsoft's New HTML Help System to Construct an Active Book for Introductory Mathematics Courses in Engineering and Science May Abboud, Samer Habre (Lebanon) Innovative Methods in Teaching and Assessing Calculus Students--A Case Study Rein Prank (Estonia) Using Computers for Problem Solving Tests Warwick Evans, Jean Flower (UK) An Experiment in Peer-Tutoring
10:10 - 10:30 Jean Flower, Adrian Oldknow (UK) Creating Dynamic Teaching Tools for Mathematics Yanjie Zhao (Japan) Blind Trust in Computer Algebra Systems and Mathematical Formula Tables in Mathematics Education Brenda Lee (Taiwan) Drawing Linear and Quadratic Graphs Without Using a Table of Values Dhiya Al-Jumeily, Paul Strickland (UK) An Intelligent Computer Algebra System for the World Wide Web--MathsWeb Nikos Klaoudatos (Greece) Active and Research-Minded Attitudes Towards Mathematics: What Does it Mean in Mathematics Education?
10:30 - 10:50 Vibeke Svaneborg, Jens Peter Touborg, Nils Fruensgaard (Denmark) Mathematics in the Danish Upper Secondary School Wolfram Eid (Germany) Aspects and Problems of Mathematical Modeling in Mathematics Teaching and its Integration in Mathematics Examinations (#51/3.34) Owe Kagesten (Sweden) Learning Through a Great Variety of Learning and Assessment Methods (#94/3.24) Simeon Vassilev, Penka Gueorguieva, Violeta Kinova (Bulgaria) Test Control of Students' Knowledge in the Teaching of Mathematical and General Engineering Disciplines (#175/3.44) Peter F. Coutis, Leigh N. Wood (Australia) Utilizing Technology to Maximize Student Learning: A Case Study
10:50 - 11:10 Victor Firsov (Russia) General Mathematics Education in Russia and the Former USSR Holly Hirst, Jeffry Hirst (USA) Incorporating Modeling into Undergraduate Courses Jurie Conradie (South Africa) The Three R's: Reading, Writing, and Calculus Reform Delia Baldontin, P. Marin (Spain) Experts Tutoring Reductions Halil Ardahan, Yasar Ersoy (Turkey) A Comparative Study on Pupils' Achievement and Common Mistakes in Solving Word Problems Related to Directed Numbers
Session 1. SIVYLLA
chair: Huriye Ankar
Session 2. DAMO
chair: Jane Baldwin
Session 3. THEANO
chair: Joe Thrash
Poster Session II
chair: Deb Hughes Hallet & Ignatis Vakalis
14:30 - 14:50 Sheila Tobias (USA) and Frans Birrer (Netherlands) Mathematics at Work--Cases out of the Real World Joel Hillel, Anna Sierpinska, Tommy Dreyfus (Canada/Israel) Investigating Linear Transformations with Cabri Fulvia Furinghetti, Domingo Paola (Italy) Hypermedia: A New Scenario for Facing the Problems of Classroom Practice J.L.Arahovitis, On Connections with Other Disciplines' Mathematical Models of Cognitive Theories. Kh.N.Boyadzhiev, Fourier Analysis and Partial Differential Equations with Maple and TI-85. B.E.West, Financial Mathematics and Adults Returning to the University. R.E.Farnsworth, The Effect of the Use of Footnote-Style Referenced Reasons in the Teaching and Learning of Proof in Geometry. B.Ferrucci, J.Carter, Integrating Graphing Technology and Algebraic Reasoning into a Program for Prospective Secondary School Mathematics Teachers. D.Gavalas, Systemic Study of the "Teaching System". Category Theory as Background for Foundation and Teaching of Mathematics. F.Gordon, Using Real-World Data in the Teaching and Learning of Mathematics. J.Graver, Calculus for the Life Sciences with the TI-92. J.Gruber, How the Pythagorean Theory of Metempsychosis and Plato's Theories of ANAMNESIS and MAIEUTIC and Psychotherapeutic Methods Can Be Helpful in Teaching and Learning Mathematics. G.A.Harris, Issues in the Undergraduate Mathematics Preparation of School Teachers: A World Wide Web Site. H.Henning, Practicizing Math as a Method of Recognition. S.Huggett, Assessment by Viva in Elementary Group Theory. E.Kaminski, Towards an Understanding of Teacher Education Students' Use of Number Sense. Z.Liu, G.Smith, L.Wood, Rethinking the Teaching of Mean Value Theorem. J.Long, S.Cluxton, Calculus: An Olympic Event. K.C.Mittag, L.B.Collins, How do Reform Calculus I Students Perform in Traditional Calculus Courses? D.Nomishan, The Constructivist Approach to Teaching Undergraduate Mathematics Concepts. T.Patronis, An Analysis of Individual Students' Views of Mathematics and its Uses: The Influence of Academic Teaching and Other Social Contexts. D.Petocz, N.Smith, P.Petocz, Inverse Functions--A New Approach for Teaching and Learning. B.Pollack-Johnson, A.Borchardt, Teaching the Entire Process of Problem-Solving in a Mathematics Course for Business and Social Science Students. J.E.Quinn, An Interactive Problem Solving Unit. S.Saads, G.Davis, K.Hirst, Exploring How Students Make Sense of Polyhedral Sensory Data. J.Thrash, Conceptual Calculus. D.R.Traylor, E.Szecsy, An Innovative Integrated Mathematics/Science Course for Prospective Elementary Teachers. R.Welchman, B.Freeouf, Stimulating Your College Students with Science, Technology, Education and Mathematics Interdisciplinary Curricula (SYSTEMIC). A.Scaringella, Some interactive applications in Java related to nuclear magnetic resonance for distance learning on the web
14:50 - 15:10 Sheldon Gordon, Florence Gordon (USA) Functioning in the Real World Dennis Pence (USA) Linear Algebra Activities on the TI-92 Plus Geoff Smith, Leigh Wood (Australia)  Examination Responses to Changes in Undergraduate Mathematics Assessment
15:10 - 15:30 Neil Challis, Harry Gretton (UK) Embedding Technology in Mathematics Courses Despina Stylianou (USA) Undergraduate Students' Understanding of Solutions of a System of Equations Mehmet Caglar, Yasar Ersoy (Turkey) Relevant Factors Affecting Pupils' Study Habits, Attitudes and the Perceptions about the Functions of Mathematics
15:30 - 15:50 Alkiviadis Akritas, Zamir Bavel (USA) The Great Ideas of Mathematics Taught with the Aid of Mathematica Alkistis Klapsinou, Eddie Gray (UK) Subsidizing Definitions in a Linear Algebra Course Angustias Vallecillos (Spain) Research and Teaching of Statistical Inference
15:50 - 16:10 Matti Heilio (Finland) Technology and Mathematics Education: A Challenge for Universities and Teacher's Training Ronald H. Wenger (USA) Research Methods Used to Study CAS Use in a Multivariable Calculus Course Ian Malabar, D.C. Pountney (UK) Assessing Visualization Skills in Mathematics Education


Sunday July 5, 1998

Session 1. SIVYLLA
chair: Ignatis Vakalis
Session 2. DAMO
chair: Huriye Ankar
Session 3. THEANO
chair: Karen Thrash
Session 4. DIDO
chair: Deb Hughes Hallett
Session 5. FIVI
chair: Wolfgang Henn
09:30 - 09:50 Yiannis Matsinos, Giorgos Kokkoris (Greece) From Disciplinary to Interdisciplinary: Challenges in Teaching Entry Level Mathematics Courses to Environmental Sciences Majors M.A. Gonzalez-Leon, G. Rodriguez-Sanchez, A. de la Villa Cuenca (Spain) Some Experiences in the Use of Software Packages to Teach Differential Geometry Patrick Tobin (Australia) Forces for Change in Undergraduate Mathematics Patricia Cretchley (Australia) Factors Which Improve Achievement in Undergraduate Mathematics: A Comparison Meira Hockman (South Africa) Insights into Geometry: Creative Teaching and Creative Learning
09:50 - 10:10 Kyle Siegrist (USA) Virtual Laboratories in Probability and Statistics Bill Blyth, John Shepard (Australia) Nonlinear Mathematics Using Maple in First Year Edith Schneider (Austria) New Technology: A New Chance for "Old" Didactic Ideas? Werner Peschek (Austria) Mathematical Concepts and New Technology Poul Jungersen (Denmark) TI-92 Use in the Danish Upper Secondary School
10:10 - 10:30 Generosa Cossa (Mozambique) and Johann Englebrecht (South Africa) Use of Computer Based Training in Mathematics Classrooms in Mozambique Ying Zhou, Walter Gall (USA) Using Maple to Teach Introductory Numerical Analysis Stylianos G. Vernikos, Anastasios Dimou, Maria Chionidou (Greece) The Lost Honor of the Proof Stephen Hegedus (UK) Towards a Psychology of Mathematical Thinking: A Methodological Tool for Analyzing Undergraduates' Metacognitive Behavior in the Calculus Yasar Ersoy and Adnan Baki (Turkey) Technology Preparation for Inservice Mathematics Teachers Through Short-Term Inservice Courses
10:30 - 10:50 Betty Ramirez, Julio Quintana (USA) Integrating Mathematics and Science Teaching by Using Technology Karol Gajda, Adam Marlewski (Poland) Computer Algebra Support in Lessons on Numerical Methods Lara Alcock, Adrian Simpson (UK) Definitions in University Students' Perceptions of Structure Moses A. Boudourides, Maria A. Ammari (UK) Constructivism and Mathematics Education Tibor Nemetz (Hungary) Mathematical Project Work in Schools
10:50 - 11:10 Gavin Cole (Australia) Operations Research as a Paradigm for the Teaching of Undergraduate Mathematics Reza Abbasian (USA) Research in Computational Mathematics Using Maple: A Capstone Course Keldibay Alymkulov, Guldaban Matieva (Kyrguyz Rep.) Problems of Teaching Mathematics Barbara Georgiadou, Potari Despina (Greece) Exploring Prospective Primary School Teachers' Understanding of Mathematics Through the Development of their Pedagogical Knowledge


Monday July 6, 1998

Session 1. SIVYLLA
chair: Bill McCallum
Session 2. DAMO
chair: Pat Cretchley
Session 3. THEANO
chair: Doug Quinney
Session 4. DIDO
chair: Flo Gordon
Session 5. FIVI
chair: Shelly Gordon
09:30 - 09:50 Michiel Doorman (Netherlands) Different Approaches in Calculus Education Hermann Kautschitsch (Austria) "New" Visualization and the Teaching of Mathematics with THALES Athinodoros Panagiotidis (Greece) Enriching the World of Communications with New Conferencing Tools with Applications in Teaching Mathematics Through Distance Learning in Real Time Peter Petocz, Leigh Wood (Australia) The Effects of Video-Based Materials on Mathematics Learning Walter G. Spunde (Australia) Potential Influences of Computer Notation on Mathematics Teaching
09:50 - 10:10 Bernhard Kutzler (Austria) Mathematics = Intellectual Exercises + Thinking + Problem Solving Slavik Jablan (Yugoslavia) Two Educational WWW Presentations and Their Philosophy Miriam Lerner Melamed, Marimar M. Stahl (Brazil) Statistics Tables and Charts for Educators Frances Rosamond (USA) Constructing a History of Mathematics Web Page as Part of a History of Mathematics Course: Issues and Research Nada Stehlikova (Czech Republic) An Algebraic Structure--Restricted Arithmetics
10:10 - 10:30 Leonard Louis Raj (United Arab Emirates) The Effects of a Computer Algebra System on the Learning of and Attitudes Towards Mathematics Amongst Engineering Students in Papua New Guinea Monika Schwarze (Germany) Examples of Learning and Teaching Geometry with new technologies and the WWW Vladimir Batagelj, Matjaz Zaversnik (Slovenia) Mathematical NetBooks Klaus Aspetsberger (Austria) Teaching Integrals with the TI-92--A Chance of Making a Complex Mathematical Concept Elementary Blas Ruiz, Francisco Gutie'rrez, Jose E. Gallardo (Spain) Functional Programming Languages: Tools for the Analysis of Mathematical Conjectures
10:30 - 10:50 Paul Weichsel (USA) Calculus Assessment at the University of Illinois Martin Garbayo-Moreno, Eugenio Roanes-Lozano, Eugenio Roanes-Macias (Spain) Experimenting with Drawing Periodic Geometric Designs with the Package Tort-Deco Asuman Oktac, Hartwig Stein (Mexico) Linear Algebra at a Virtual University Julie Hannah (South Africa) Student Use of the Graphics Calculator Kari Ylinen (Finland) Introducing the Real Numbers and Infinitesimals in Elementary Analysis: Aspects of Standard and Nonstandard Analysis
10:50 - 11:10 Michele Artique, Badr Defouad (France) Conceptual Understanding and the Development of Instrumented Schemes and Techniques K. Alymkulov, G. Matieva (Kyrguyz Republic) About Teaching Geometry at Universities Vanco Cabukovski (FYROM) Agent-based Undergraduate Distance Education System--MATHEIS (Mathematical Electronic Interactive System) S. Kenneth Houston (UK) Embedding Core Skills in Undergraduate Mathematics Courses Philipp Heuberger (Finland) A Mathematical Software Environment for Teaching Algebra, Logic, and Term Rewriting